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About this trip
You asked for more Florida sunshine -- and being based in New Hampshire, we get it! Senior Cycling is there with another peak season tour that's more far-ranging than the Dunedin Hub tour -- while we'll end up with a day and night each in Dunedin and St. Petersburg, we'll take you on several of Florida’s best inland Rail Trails.
Beginning in Tampa and spending our last night in fun downtown St. Petersburg, on this tour we’ll bike the General James A. Van Fleet trail, the Withlacoochee State Trail as well as the Pinellas Trail. Extra rides will include the Dunedin Causeway Trail and Coffee Pot Bayou Trail in St. Petersburg.
Plenty of sun & sand, great dining opportunities, wonderful wildlife viewing and browsing local arts and culture are included!
Tour Leaders: Jack Pettry & Maer Seibert
What about E-bikes?
Senior Cycling does NOT have E-bikes available for rent, but you are welcome to bring your own Class 1 (Pedal-assist only) E-bike on this tour.
Difficulty rating of this tour:
On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being most difficult, this tour is a 3.5 -- very flat terrain,
Cancellation Policy
Please Please review Senior Cycling's Cancellation Policy here.
And, Please purchase trip insurance. Especially at our age, even though no one expects or wants it, health issues arise and accidents happen. At Travelinsurance.com you can get quotes for coverage from several different providers and get all your questions answered about different levels of coverage, such as "Cancel For Any Reason (COFR)" polices and Pre-Existing Condition waivers. Allianz Travel Insurance and TravelGuard by AIG are also well-known companies with reasonable rates. Please check it out and protect your travel investment.
What’s included
- 5 days of riding
- Accommodations5 nights lodging at the 3 star Holiday Inn Express Dunedin, right on the rail trail
- Tour leadersExperienced and cycling expert tour guides
- Meals5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Full supportVan/sag support including provisioned snack breaks (+ mechanical assistance and van ride, if needed)
- Luggage Transportation1 carry-on sized suitcase + 1 daypack/other satchel
- Post-rideDaily post-ride informal gathering with light snacks light snacks (fruit, cheese, crackers, chips, nuts etc.) and non-alcoholic beverages
- Detailed ItineraryTurn-by-turn directions via free use of RideWithGPS app
What’s not included
- TransportationYou must make your own travel plans to and from Dunedin (Tampa (TPA) or Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) Airports)
- Alcohol with meals
- Personal items/services
- Gratuities for guides
- Travel protection planWe highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance (not included with tour price) to protect against unexpected emergencies. Please see Travelinsurance.com/senior-travel-insurance-quotes
- Pre- and post-trip hotel(if desired)
- Bike rental(if needed)
Available Packages
Based on double occupancy
Available options
Cost to have your own room each night
Our bikes are well-maintained hybrid style, upright posture, most are Trek FX2 or Verve 2-3 models. Helmet, pannier and cable lock included.
An extra night before the tour starts (Saturday Feb. 15) at our group rate, including tax.
An extra night at the conclusion of your tour (Friday Feb. 21 ) at our group rate, including tax.
Our week's itinerary concludes on Friday at about 1 p.m. If you don't want to be stressed about making an afternoon flight, or be boarding an evening flight home, or prefer not to set out on your drive home in mid-afternoon, this is a good option. To secure our group rate, you must include this no later than 60 days prior to the tour; it will no longer be available within 60 days of the tour.
Itinerary
Meet riders in Tampa at our starting hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton Rocky Point for our introductory meeting and social hour. Then we'll go to dinner at a nearby restaurant.